E-Resources

Use your Minuteman library card number (without spaces) to access the resources below.   If you do not already have a Minuteman card, you can register for an e-card here.  An e-card will allow you to access the resources below. Some resources are limited to Acton residents. If you have questions, please email actadultservices@minlib.net or call 978-929-6657. A staff member will get back to you.

 

In addition to the resources listed below, residents of Massachusetts may access additional e-resources through the Boston Public Library.  All you need is a BPL e-card.

 

 

Library Apps

A number of library services listed below offer mobile apps.

 

 

 

Libby logoLibby by OverDrive

Ebooks, audiobooks and magazines available to all Minuteman card holders.  More info and Help

 

 

 

Hoopla

On-demand ebooks, audiobooks, music, movies & TV shows, educational videos, and magazines available to Acton residents and residents of other subscribing communities. More info and Help

 

 

Kanopy

Documentaries, indie films, classic films, educational videos and kids' content available to Acton residents and residents of other subscribing communities.  More info and Help

 

 

Databases

Alphabetical list of Databases

 

Databases by Subject

 

Automobiles

Driving-Tests.org.  Free practice tests based on the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles manual.

 
 Biography Gale in Context: Biography
 
Books and authors Gale Literature Resource Center
NoveList  
 
Business and investing Gale Business: Plan Builder
Remote access limited to Acton residents.
Gale OneFile: Leadership and Management
Reference Solutions
Remote access limited to Acton residents.
Value Line Research Center
Remote access limited to Acton residents.
 
 Career and education
Gale Presents: Peterson's Career Prep
Gale Presents: Peterson's Test Prep
   
Children

Britannica Fundamentals (early childhood)

Britannica Library: Children

CultureGrams Remote access limited to Acton residents.

Gale in Context: Elementary (for students K-5)

Gale in Context: Middle School  (for student researchers in grades 6-8)

PebbleGo (Animals and Biographies)

    
Consumer information ConsumerReports.org
Remote access limited to Acton residents.
 
Encyclopedias Britannica Library
Britannica Moderna
 

Genealogy & local history

Acton Memorial Library Civil War Archives
American Ancestors (NEHGS)   
Library access only. No remote access.

Ancestry Library Edition
Library access only. No remote access.

Fold3 Library Edition
Remote access limited to Acton residents.
HeritageQuest

MyHeritage Library Edition
Remote access limited to Acton residents.

 
General reference Gale Power Search
Gale Academic OneFile

Gale eBooks (reference books)

Remote access limited to Acton residents.

Gale General OneFile
Gale in Context: Global Issues
Gale in Context: Opposing Viewpoints
Gale OneFile: High School Edition
 
Health and medicine Gale Health and Wellness
Gale OneFile: Health and Medicine
Gale OneFile: Nursing and Allied Health
 
 History Acton Memorial Library Civil War Archives
Acton Memorial Library Early Town Records
Gale in Context: U.S. History
Gale in Context: World History
Historical Journal of Massachusetts (article index)
 
 Languages

Mango Languages

Limited to Acton residents.

 
Transparent Language Online
 
Law Gale LegalForms
   
 Library catalogs Minuteman Library Network Catalog
Commonwealth Catalog (use when an item is not in the Minuteman Catalog)
Massachusetts library networks
WorldCat.org
 
Magazine and journal articles EBSCO A to Z (Ejournals finder)
Gale Academic OneFile
Gale General OneFile
Gale Power Search
 
Newspapers Acton historical newspapers
  Boston Globe Article Archive (via ProQuest) (1980 - to date). Searchable, text-only database.
  Gale OneFile: News. A comprehensive collection of current and archival news content.  Coverage varies by newspaper. 
 

MyHeritage Library Edition includes a historical newspaper collection, including Massachusetts Newspapers, 1704-1974.

   
  New York Times Article Archive (via Gale) (1985 - to date). Searchable, text only database. Index coverage 1965 to date. Full text coverage 1985 to date.  
  NYTimes.com   In-Library access  |  Remote access  Unlimited free access to the New York Times. For both in-library and home access, create an account and log in using that account. Coverage includes 1981 to Current, plus historic coverage 1851-1922. Home Access includes NY Times App and 5 Premium Archive (1923-1980) articles per day.   
 
 Science Gale Science reference books via Gale eBooks
Gale in Context: Environmental Studies
Gale in Context: Science
Gale Interactive: Science
Physical Review Journals, Published by the American Physical Society
Library access only. No remote access.
Science Database (ProQuest)
 
Travel and country studies

Global Road Warrior

Remote access limited to Acton residents.

Funding for online databases is provided by: The Acton Memorial Library; Acton Memorial Library Foundation, Inc.; The Minuteman Library Network; the Massachusetts Library System; and the Boston Public Library with funds provided through the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.       

Problems logging in?  Please email the Information Services Department at actadultservices@minlib.net or call us at 978-929-6657.